"The ease of maintenance leaves me
with more time to take care of the grass
cutting and maintenance of the site's
surrounding grounds and banks."
Much has been written about the
temperature of 3G surfaces when in play –
in some cases it has been quoted as being
up to 10 per cent higher than ambient air
temperature – but Domo's new Naturafill
cork (from oak trees) infill is claimed to be
'cool' and odourless and has no effect on
playing surface temperature, in addition to
offering a number of other benefits:
• Excellent shock absorption in any
weather
• High CO
2
absorption
• 100 per cent recyclable/renewable
resource.
The cork is simply washed and
steamed and is ready for use, with no
additives or treatments. It is, however,
slightly more expensive than rubber
crumb, but Domo argues that the benefits
outweigh the extra cost.
Kestrel last summer installed a new
3G pitch with Naturafill infill at The
Swedish School in south west London,
and head groundsman Cent Carlstedt
praises the pitch and the infill, which he
describes as "soft". He adds: "The new
pitch is used for a range of sports –
football, baseball, tennis and volleyball
The RTC 26hp tractor incorporates a folding brush
included – and now, after the wet and rain
of our first winter, it remains in excellent
condition with weekly brushing, and the
drainage is fantastic. It is much easier to
maintain than a natural surface."
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www.kestrelcontractors.co.uk
www.trocellen.com
www.charterhouseturfmachinery.co.uk
www.domosportsgrass.com
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